This scarf feature is a variation of the Spiral Scarf that I demonstrated on Sewing With Nancy. Most readers/viewers are extremely intrigued with this technique. What begins as crosswise fabric strips, ends up in a completely bias scarf. Curious?

My first recommendation is for you to watch or read the original scarf instructions. The book is Sensational Scarvesand it features a total of 14 scarf options.You can watch the TV show online. Side note, there are 52 Sewing With Nancy programs online that you can watch anytime of day at your convenience. I digress.

Spring Green Scarf Sewing Tips

Fabric requirements:

We chose three shades of lightweight green fabric. (Of course, you may select any color range or color combos.)

Light and dark fabrics: Purchase 1/4 yd. of 60″ wide fabrics.

Medium fabric: Purchase 1/2 yd. of 60″ wide fabric.

Cutting directions:

Cut two 3-1/2″ wide crosswise strips of the light and dark fabrics.

Cut four 3-1/2″ wide crosswise strips of the medium fabric.

Stitch or serge two strips of the same fabrics together, creating a long 120″ length. You’ll have four strips: one each of the light and dark fabrics and two of the medium fabrics.

Layout the fabric strips in the following sequence: dark—medium—light—dark. The sequence will cause the colors to gradate after sewing.

Rotate every other strip before seaming, staggering the seams at either end of the scarf. Serge or stitch the strips together. Note: if you’re serging the seams, pin parallel to the edge of the fabric to avoid serging over a pin. Oops!

Cut the fabric to a specific length.

In order to achieve the spiral effect, the fabric rectangle must be a specific length. As I tell my TV audience, the length must be divisible by the width. (If your forehead is wrinkled, relax, I’ll give you an ideal size.)

If your fabric is lightweight, use an anchor cloth which is merely a scrap of fabric. Start sewing on the anchor cloth then proceed to stitch the scarf fabric. After completing the seam, clip off the anchor cloth.

When you’re finished sewing, there will be an opening in the middle of the scarf. Turn the scarf right side out through the opening. Then hand stitch the opening closed.

5 Comments

Barbara PalmatierMay 23, 2012

I know the contest is over and congrats to the winners, but did not comment on this scarf. Now green is my favorite color. But a print in there would have given it more life. Looks heavy to me…I still liked the cascading one the the best. Reminds me of a tropical island. Flowers around the neck sort of thing. If my momory serves me right I think the winner was a cascading scarf in purples. Great for the mother of the bride or a prom. Boy she really made a lot of them.. LOL Well I suppose if you have a good idea , why not run with it…now she will have presents for holidays and birthdays already made. Nice to be done shopping in May!!! For the woman anyway!

Jan SMay 21, 2012

It seems there is a typo in the directions for the layout of the strips, according to the photos and strips of fabrics; you wrote, “Layout the fabric strips in the following sequence: dark—medium—light—dark. The sequence will cause the colors to gradate after sewing.”; shouldn’t it be “Dark, medium, light, MEDIUM”?

Judy, Central OregonMay 16, 2012

All the scarves are lovely but the green scarf is very unique and seems more versatile with a classy yet casual look. Would be fun to create it usually different color combinations. Thank you for such creative ideas.

I love the quickness of #3 Super-Quick Cascading Scarf and I love the technique of today’s #6 The Spring Green Scarf, I think the spiraling effect is beautiful. It’s just too hard to pick one Nancy! =0)

Tammie WallaceMay 12, 2012

I absolutely love the super-quick cascading scarf. Can’t wait to make one. Thank you for all the lovely scarf ideas!